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Old 10-28-10, 05:11 PM
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I went from Cannondale Aluminum to Giant CF (OCR-C). After two and a half seasons on Carbon, I can tell you I actually think hard before taking out one of the alloy bikes. I added a CF seat post to the Cannondale and that helped, but it is no match for the Giant. I also obtained a used carbon LeMond. It too is way more comfortable than the Cannondale. I tried another Cannondale, an 03 R400. It's not much better than the older Cannondale. Any ride over 50 miles and I ride a carbon bike (1st choice) or steel (2nd choice). I won't ride alloy over 50 miles.
Along the way I picked up a steel Bianchi Campione. It rides very smooth, very comfortable, but the additional weight does take a toll. For ride comfort I'll go with either steel or carbon. I'm seriously thinking of selling one of the two Cannondales I have because I don't think I'll be riding it much.
In summary, IMHO go carbon.
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